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Apr 13, 20224 min read

Figurative Language Through Song for Language Arts and Music Teachers (pt. 2)

This blog post is the second in a series of posts on a song writing unit I delivered for Grade 9 English Language Arts. It is also very...

Nov 4, 20215 min read

A Learning by Ear and Transcription Project for Intermediate Band

Contrary to popular belief, I enjoy coaching large ensembles. These groups are really good at facilitating the practice of reading...

Feb 18, 20212 min read

3 Podcast Episodes You Might Actually Need

Podcasts have become popular, and it seems today that everyone and their dog has a podcast worth listening to. I often think about...

Nov 11, 20202 min read

13 Things You were Led to Believe are True in Music School that are Actually False

Bach is the epitome of composing. His methods are the only way. Sure, he’s good, but there lots of other ways to sound good, and his was...

May 8, 20204 min read

MIDI for Music Teachers: Using MIDI in the Music Classroom On and Offline

A version of this blog post is being republished in Technology for Unleashing Creativity, from Oxford University Press 2022. Musicians...